Dodge Momentum Index Loses Steam in April
The Dodge Momentum Index fell 5.1 percent in April to 133.8 (2000=100) from its revised March reading of 140.9. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year. […]
Online Brochure Inspires Ceiling Designs
To be inspired by the broad range of capabilities Armstrong offers, visit https://www.armstrongceilings.com/capabilities. There you can view “Unleash Your Imagination,” a colorful, 18-page brochure that illustrates the many unique ceiling designs that have been brought to life utilizing the capabilities of Armstrong Ceilings. With the broadest portfolio in the industry and over a […]
Builder Confidence Continues on Upward Trend
In a further sign that the housing market continues to strengthen, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose two points in May to a level of 70 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. This is the second highest HMI reading since the downturn. “This […]
Foam Board Insulation
Sto Corp. is now partnered with Owens Corning and Dow as suppliers for a key component of its technically advanced StoTherm ci XPS exterior wall system. This means that Sto customers will now have 2 options when choosing the durable, high-R-value, extruded polystyrene rigid foam insulation that resists water absorption and significantly contributes to the […]
Thanks for the Ride
It has been my honour and privilege to serve as your president over the year. As I look back, I can’t believe how fast it has passed. On behalf of the AWCI, I have attended many events across this great country and overseas to Australia—a trip I will never forget. The common thread […]
Construction Employment Increases by 5,000 in April to Highest Level in Nine Years
Construction employment increased by 5,000 jobs in April to the highest level in more than nine years amid strong demand for new construction services, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned, however, that a shortage of available qualified workers likely limited the number of […]
Does It Pay to Green?
Over the last couple of decades, one movement in particular has been gathering momentum in the building industry, and even though it has yet to become ubiquitous, industry watchers warn that this will not be long in coming. Sooner rather than later, it will be the new normal. This movement is green construction. […]
ClarkDietrich Launches “EQ-IQ” Educational Campaign
ClarkDietrich Building Systems has launched its “EQ- IQ” initiative, an educational campaign to raise awareness about new innovations in cold-formed steel framing. At the center of the campaign is an effort to educate architects and specifiers on the benefits of equivalent or “EQ” coatings for nonstructural steel framing members. These specialized coatings provide […]
Painter’s Tape
3M Company introduces the first and only poly-backed masking tape that tears by hand at a 90° angle for interior surfaces. ScotchBlue PLATINUM Painter’s Tape is now available nationwide, enabling painters to mask surfaces quicker and easier while pulling off better paint jobs with just one pull (compared to other 3M paper backed masking tapes). […]